Asus WL-330 User Manual Page 1

®Pocket Wireless Access Point(WL-330)User Guide

xWL-330 specification summary*Standard IEEE 802.11bTechnology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)Data Transfer Rate 11Mbps (with automatic fallback

Chapter 1Product introductionThis chapter describes the physicalfeatures of the ASUS Pocket WirelessAccess Point. It also presents thepackage contents

1-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point!The ASUS Po

1-3ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.3 FeaturesThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP employs the Direct Sequence SpreadSpectrum (D

1-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.3.2 Bottom view1.3.3 Rear viewDC-IN socketEthernet port Reset buttonMounting hookM

1-5ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.4 LED indicatorsThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP comes with a Power,Wireless, and Ethern

1-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.5 Network setupThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may be configured as an Access Point (A

1-7ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introduction1.5.2 Ethernet adapter modeAd-hoc network typeIn an Ad-hoc network type, the ASUS Poc

1-8 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Product introductionAccess PointSingle IP bridge environmentIn a single IP bridge environment, the devic

InstallationChapter 2This chapter provides information onhow to install the ASUS Pocket AP.

iiE1499Revised Edition V2December 2003Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

2-2 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your systemmeets

2-3ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Installation1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device.2. Connect the other end of t

2-4 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)InstallationEthernet adapter mode (USB bus power)1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of th

2-5ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Installation2.3 MountingAside from desktop placement, you may install the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP vertically on a c

2-6 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Installation2.4 Operating range2.4.1 RangeThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operatingenvironm

2-7ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)InstallationIf the cells of multiple ASUS Pocket APs overlap, then the wireless mobileclient may switch from one A

2-8 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Notes

ConfigurationChapter 3This chapter describes the ASUSPocket Wireless AP configurationusing the utilities available from thesupport CD.

3-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.1 Installing the utilitiesThe support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS

3-3ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utilityThe Setup Wizard utility allows easy configuration of the

iiiContentsNotices ...ivSafety statements ...

3-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2.2 Access Point (AP) modeBy default, the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP is set to access point (

3-5ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationEncryption tabThe Encryption tab allows you toenable or disable the WiredEquivalent Privacy

3-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2.3 Ethernet adapter modeThe Setup Wizard utility also allows you to configure the Ethern

3-7ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3. The Ethernet Adapter Statuswindow appears and displays theauto-detected Ethernet adapters

3-8 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationIf you are trying to connect to anAP (Infrastructure), make surethe MAC address of the ASUS

3-9ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration5. Enable or disable MAC cloning. MAC cloning allows the ASUS PocketWireless AP to use the M

3-10 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationManaging wireless networksThe Preferred networks field allows you to save, configure and m

3-11ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationTo remove a network from the preferred network list:1. Select the network, then click theRe

3-12 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2 Device DiscoveryThe Device Discovery utility searches and identifies the ASUS WLAN pro

3-13ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.3 Web Configuration utilityThe Web Configuration utility allows you to configure the ASUS

ivContentsChapter 3: Configuration3.1 Installing the utilities ... 3-23.2 Using the Setup Wizar

3-14 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3. Double-click the InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) item todisplay the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)

3-15ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.4 Launching the Web Configuration utilityTo launch the Web Configuration utility:1. Open

3-16 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5 Access Point mode3.5.1 Simple SetupThe Simple Setup page allows you to configure the A

3-17ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationClick the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list ofwireless device

3-18 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationEthernet InterfaceThe Ethernet Interface allows you to configure the network settings of t

3-19ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5.2 Access ControlThe Access Control page allows you to control connection requests from

3-20 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationWireless Distribution SystemThe Wireless Distribution System allows your ASUS Pocket Wirel

3-21ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationAP ModesAccess Point OnlyThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to Access Point Only mode by de

3-22 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationWDS setupTo setup a Wireless Distribution System network:1. Set the AP mode to Hybrid-Acti

3-23ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5.3 Firmware UpgradeThe Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version,

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

3-24 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationRegulation DomainIEEE 802.11b networks are regulated worldwide since these networks usethe

3-25ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationIn a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells usingdifferent chann

3-26 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.6 Ethernet adapter modeClick the link in the home page to configure the ASUSPocket Wirel

3-27ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationSSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to enter the SSID of the APyou wish to

3-28 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationButton Scan ModeButton Scan Mode. The Button Scan Mode allows you to use the reset buttont

3-29ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationWhen using the Alphabet Scan, the AP or wireless device you wish to connectto must have a d

3-30 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.6.2 Site SurveyStation StatusThe Station Status field displays various connection inform

3-31ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationProfile TableThe Profile Table displays the saved wireless connections including their SSID

3-32 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationTo delete a saved wireless connection:1. Check the Delete box of the wireless connection y

3-33ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationSite SurveyThe Site Survey field allows you to join a wireless connection. Select thewirele

viSafety statementsRegulatory Information/DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordancewith the instruction

3-34 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration2. Obtain the correct WEP keys of the wireless connection from your networkadministrator.3

3-35ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationJoining a wireless connection with a hidden SSID and enabled WEPencryption1. The following

3-36 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationParameter Default valueWireless InterfaceSSID ...

3-37ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.7 Firmware RestorationThe Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an ASUS Pocke

3-38 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)Notes

Simple SetupChapter 4This chapter provides step-by-stepinstructions on how to setup yourASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

4-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Simple setupThis simple setup guide provides instructions on how to use your ASUS PocketWireless AP in v

4-3ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Simple setup3. Use the WLAN adapter software in your desktop PC or notebook to performa Site Survey. Make

4-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Simple setup4.4 Connecting to another AP as an adapteror wireless bridgeFollow these instructions to set

TroubleshootingChapter 5This chapter contains atroubleshooting guide for solvingcommon problems you may encounterwhen using the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP

viiSafety statementsCaution Statement of the FCC Radio FrequencyExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC BulletinOET 65C an

5-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)TroubleshootingProblem ActionThe ASUS Pocket Wireless APdoes not power up.• Use a test meter to measure

5-3ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)TroubleshootingProblem ActionWhen you connect the ASUSPocket Wireless AP to a pure10/100 Mbps hub, the Hu

5-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)TroubleshootingProblem Action• Check if the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP is in “Access Point” mode.• Check if

5-5ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)TroubleshootingProblem ActionThe default subnet of the ASUSPocket Wireless AP is“192.168.1.1”.In special

5-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)TroubleshootingProblem ActionThe ASUS Pocket Wireless APreboots more than twice whenyou switch to Ethern

viiiThis user guide contains the information you need to install and configureyour ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (AP).How this guide is organizedT

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